as in possible
capable of being done or carried out
the assignment will be just barely doable in the time allowed
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Recent Examples of doable
The most sustainable habits are those that feel doable and don’t completely overhaul your life.
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Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The problem is, the rider has to reach down and manually flip that lever, which isn't all that doable when the trail is rapidly changing back and forth between being smooth, rooty, uphill, downhill or whatnot.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
Self-Care: Taking a full spa retreat day may not be doable at this stage, but self-care is vital in the postpartum stage.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Foreign policy must be doable as well as desirable.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
The problem is, the rider has to reach down and manually flip that lever, which isn't all that doable when the trail is rapidly changing back and forth between being smooth, rooty, uphill, downhill or whatnot.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2024
Self-Care: Taking a full spa retreat day may not be doable at this stage, but self-care is vital in the postpartum stage.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Foreign policy must be doable as well as desirable.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for doable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doable
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People can stay safe from possible carbon monoxide poisoning by taking precautionary measures.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Keep your eyes and ears open, and be as transparent with people as possible.Alexandre Bonvin, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The tax relief helps incentivize affordable housing developments that otherwise may not be feasible.Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hydrogen shows significant potential in industries that are challenging to decarbonize or in regions where quick electrification is not feasible—relevant to planes, ships, and long-haul trucks.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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By Sunday, the tip joined 200 viable leads being examined by authorities, according to Miller.Dalia Faheid, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Shifting the double-double to Week 15 should help alleviate some of the strain of the early-season crunch, although obviously presenting fans with a viable option in the late window will impact the individual in-game deliveries.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Doable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doable. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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